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COLOMBIA-FARC-CAR BOMB

AFP

A soldier walks next to the remains of a car bomb in El Palo, department of Cauca, Colombia, on February 5, 2013. Two car bombs were detonated allegedly by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas at a military checkpoint in southwestern Colombia Tuesday, killing a civilian and a soldier, and injuring three soldiers. AFP PHOTO/LUIS ROBAYO

A soldier walks next to the remains of a car bomb in El Palo, department of Cauca, Colombia, on February 5, 2013. Two car bombs were detonated allegedly by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas at a military checkpoint in southwestern Colombia Tuesday, killing a civilian and a soldier, and injuring three soldiers. AFP PHOTO/LUIS ROBAYO

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

People wave flags during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

People wave flags during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a competition for the assembling and disassembling of AKs in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a competition for the assembling and disassembling of AKs in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

A military band stands at the ready during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

A military band stands at the ready during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault trooperswave flags on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault trooperswave flags on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Palavras-chave

A soldier walks next to the remains of a car bomb in El Palo,... Fotografia de notíciasAndar,Bomba,Bombardeamento,Carro,Carro-bomba,Cauca,Colômbia,Conflito,Forças Armadas Revolucionárias da Colômbia,Grupo militante,Guerra,Guerrilha,Horizontal,Profissão Militar,Soldado,TerrorismoPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2013 AFPA soldier walks next to the remains of a car bomb in El Palo, department of Cauca, Colombia, on February 5, 2013. Two car bombs were detonated allegedly by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas at a military checkpoint in southwestern Colombia Tuesday, killing a civilian and a soldier, and injuring three soldiers. AFP PHOTO/LUIS ROBAYO (Photo credit should read LUIS ROBAYO/AFP/Getty Images)